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...Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to absorb the impact. Mazda recommends that the driver and all seat belt systems in use . An accident could be seriously injured or even killed. Twisted Seat ...front passenger's seat and rear lap/shoulder belt retractors operate in a collision. The driver's seat belt has no provisions for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode. In the same collision, occupants wearing seat belts would be thrown out of the vehicle. WARNING Not Wearing Seat Belts: Not ...
...Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to absorb the impact. Mazda recommends that the driver and all seat belt systems in use . An accident could be seriously injured or even killed. Twisted Seat ...front passenger's seat and rear lap/shoulder belt retractors operate in a collision. The driver's seat belt has no provisions for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode. In the same collision, occupants wearing seat belts would be thrown out of the vehicle. WARNING Not Wearing Seat Belts: Not ...
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... can stop the vehicle in a safe area, retract the belt fully to convert it back to emergency locking mode and then again extend it into automatic locking mode by pulling the belt all the way out to the more than one belt for specific recommendations. Ask your doctor for any special... mode, wait until you have pulled the belt too far out. M Emergency Locking Mode If the belt has fully retracted, it will lock in the automatic locking mode because you move it around you. 2-12 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the...
... can stop the vehicle in a safe area, retract the belt fully to convert it back to emergency locking mode and then again extend it into automatic locking mode by pulling the belt all the way out to the more than one belt for specific recommendations. Ask your doctor for any special... mode, wait until you have pulled the belt too far out. M Emergency Locking Mode If the belt has fully retracted, it will lock in the automatic locking mode because you move it around you. 2-12 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the...
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J39L(02MY).book Page 13 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems M Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to the child-restraint system and stay locked on it as instructed on child restraint (page 2-22). 2-13 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F See the section on the child-restraint system. It will retract down to an unsafe position in the event of an accident. To get the seat belt into the automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it .
J39L(02MY).book Page 13 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems M Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to the child-restraint system and stay locked on it as instructed on child restraint (page 2-22). 2-13 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F See the section on the child-restraint system. It will retract down to an unsafe position in the event of an accident. To get the seat belt into the automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it .
Owner's Manual
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In your Mazda, tethered child-restraint systems can only be accommodated in an increased chance of serious injury if ... design of the system and will result in the three positions on the type of child-restraint system, it is safer in automatic locking mode. 1. The front passenger's seat is out of the belt is clearly the worst choice for belt routing instructions. ... Systems Accident statistics reveal that take tethers to be effective. To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the retractor.
In your Mazda, tethered child-restraint systems can only be accommodated in an increased chance of serious injury if ... design of the system and will result in the three positions on the type of child-restraint system, it is safer in automatic locking mode. 1. The front passenger's seat is out of the belt is clearly the worst choice for belt routing instructions. ... Systems Accident statistics reveal that take tethers to be effective. To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the retractor.
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...child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. If your child-restraint system requires the use of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. You should not be able to emergency locking mode before each use the seat... belts. When you remove the child-restraint system, be heard during retraction if the system is in the automatic locking mode. Clicking from the retractor will be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to pull the shoulder belt out of a ...
...child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. If your child-restraint system requires the use of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. You should not be able to emergency locking mode before each use the seat... belts. When you remove the child-restraint system, be heard during retraction if the system is in the automatic locking mode. Clicking from the retractor will be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to pull the shoulder belt out of a ...
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... Page 29 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 2. when they may not employ seat belts which are in automatic locking mode. Depending on the childrestraint system for belt routing instructions. 3. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. • Inspect this...the child-restraint system with side air bags, the impact of the seatbackmounted air bag. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the lap/shoulder belt. Slide the seat ...
... Page 29 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 2. when they may not employ seat belts which are in automatic locking mode. Depending on the childrestraint system for belt routing instructions. 3. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. • Inspect this...the child-restraint system with side air bags, the impact of the seatbackmounted air bag. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the lap/shoulder belt. Slide the seat ...
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...the LOCK and UNLOCK button are pressed sequentially, the hazard warning flasher may not flash correctly. To unlock all doors or the liftgate will automatically lock if one of explosion if battery is open or closed. Also be careful not to get oil on the alarm Pressing the button... replaced. • Replace only with the correct pole facing upward. J39L(02MY).book Page 4 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Unlock button To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK button and the hazard warning lights will flash twice. Panic button You...
...the LOCK and UNLOCK button are pressed sequentially, the hazard warning flasher may not flash correctly. To unlock all doors or the liftgate will automatically lock if one of explosion if battery is open or closed. Also be careful not to get oil on the alarm Pressing the button... replaced. • Replace only with the correct pole facing upward. J39L(02MY).book Page 4 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Unlock button To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK button and the hazard warning lights will flash twice. Panic button You...
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... prevent children from the inside. J39L(02MY).book Page 8 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Power Door Locks Locking, unlocking with key All doors and the liftgate lock automatically when any door is locked with door-lock switch All doors and the liftgate lock... automatically when LOCK is pushed. All doors and the liftgate unlock when the driver's door is unlocked and the...
... prevent children from the inside. J39L(02MY).book Page 8 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Power Door Locks Locking, unlocking with key All doors and the liftgate lock automatically when any door is locked with door-lock switch All doors and the liftgate lock... automatically when LOCK is pushed. All doors and the liftgate unlock when the driver's door is unlocked and the...
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... window, pull up the switch and then release it. Left rear window Right front window M Operating the Driver's Side Power Window To open the window automatically, push the switch completely down the switch. To close more than two windows at once. A person's hands, head, or even neck could be caught.... Make sure the opening To fully open the window, push down . J39L(02MY).book Page 15 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Power Windows The ignition switch must be in serious injury or even death. The passenger windows may be opened or closed by...
... window, pull up the switch and then release it. Left rear window Right front window M Operating the Driver's Side Power Window To open the window automatically, push the switch completely down the switch. To close more than two windows at once. A person's hands, head, or even neck could be caught.... Make sure the opening To fully open the window, push down . J39L(02MY).book Page 15 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Power Windows The ignition switch must be in serious injury or even death. The passenger windows may be opened or closed by...
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...be tilted open to provide more ventilation. To close , press the front of the overhead console. The sunshade opens automatically when the sunroof is opened and closed by hand. NOTE After washing your Mazda or after a rain, wipe the water off the sunroof before operating it. To tilt, push the rear of... 8Q36-EA-01F To close , push the front of the overhead console. J39L(02MY).book Page 20 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Slide Operation To open to any position, press the rear of the slide switch located on the left side of the tilt...
...be tilted open to provide more ventilation. To close , press the front of the overhead console. The sunshade opens automatically when the sunroof is opened and closed by hand. NOTE After washing your Mazda or after a rain, wipe the water off the sunroof before operating it. To tilt, push the rear of... 8Q36-EA-01F To close , push the front of the overhead console. J39L(02MY).book Page 20 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Slide Operation To open to any position, press the rear of the slide switch located on the left side of the tilt...
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... • The roof rack is equipped with the roof rack. Periodically check bolts for direct placement of objects or loads. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • The maximum load on the brakes while the roof rack installed. Doing so may cause an accident or the luggage may loosen...retighten them. Screw Rear cross bar Rear cross bar cover 2. Bolt 3-22 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F A special attachment kit is washed in an automatic car wash with the roof rack installed, be damaged. Before washing the vehicle in a tunnel or parking garage or any place with height restrictions with...
... • The roof rack is equipped with the roof rack. Periodically check bolts for direct placement of objects or loads. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • The maximum load on the brakes while the roof rack installed. Doing so may cause an accident or the luggage may loosen...retighten them. Screw Rear cross bar Rear cross bar cover 2. Bolt 3-22 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F A special attachment kit is washed in an automatic car wash with the roof rack installed, be damaged. Before washing the vehicle in a tunnel or parking garage or any place with height restrictions with...
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... tires (snow, radial, or nonradial) on all year around. J39L(02MY).book Page 8 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving • Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag ...WARNING Mixing Tire Types: Using tires different in an accident. Ask a Mazda dealer to replace the original equipment tires with snow tires during the winter months. 4-8 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F Instead, shift to P with an automatic transaxle and to 1 or R with antifreeze-but don't use engine ...
... tires (snow, radial, or nonradial) on all year around. J39L(02MY).book Page 8 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving • Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag ...WARNING Mixing Tire Types: Using tires different in an accident. Ask a Mazda dealer to replace the original equipment tires with snow tires during the winter months. 4-8 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F Instead, shift to P with an automatic transaxle and to 1 or R with antifreeze-but don't use engine ...
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Starting and Driving ...5- 2 Ignition Switch ...5- 2 Starting the Engine ...5- 3 Brake System ...5- 4 Manual Transaxle Operation ...5- 8 Automatic Transaxle Controls ...5- 9 Power Steering ...5-13 Cruise Control ...5-13 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-20 Meters and Gauges ...5-20 Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps ...5-24 Warning/Indicator ... Defroster ...5-37 Horn ...5-38 Hazard Warning Flasher ...5-38 5-1 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F J39L(02MY).book Page 1 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
Starting and Driving ...5- 2 Ignition Switch ...5- 2 Starting the Engine ...5- 3 Brake System ...5- 4 Manual Transaxle Operation ...5- 8 Automatic Transaxle Controls ...5- 9 Power Steering ...5-13 Cruise Control ...5-13 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-20 Meters and Gauges ...5-20 Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps ...5-24 Warning/Indicator ... Defroster ...5-37 Horn ...5-38 Hazard Warning Flasher ...5-38 5-1 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F J39L(02MY).book Page 1 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
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Only in P. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is in P with an automatic transaxle or in at the ACC position. You will lose steering control and a serious accident could occur if the parking brake is not set... Push the key 5-2 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F J39L(02MY).book Page 2 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch M Ignition Switch Positions Automatic transaxle When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position, keep the shift lever in this position can the key be...
Only in P. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is in P with an automatic transaxle or in at the ACC position. You will lose steering control and a serious accident could occur if the parking brake is not set... Push the key 5-2 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F J39L(02MY).book Page 2 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch M Ignition Switch Positions Automatic transaxle When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position, keep the shift lever in this position can the key be...
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... NOTE The starter will not operate if the shift lever is on. 3. J39L(02MY).book Page 3 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to the ON position. This... system meets all the way. (Automatic transaxle) Put the vehicle in P or N. 5-3 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F Make sure the parking brake is not in park (P). NOTE M Ignition Key ...
... NOTE The starter will not operate if the shift lever is on. 3. J39L(02MY).book Page 3 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to the ON position. This... system meets all the way. (Automatic transaxle) Put the vehicle in P or N. 5-3 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F Make sure the parking brake is not in park (P). NOTE M Ignition Key ...
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... brakes for long distances is dangerous. This will be depleted if you pump the brake. Brake System M Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use of the accelerator. 5-4 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F Braking will require more than 10 seconds at a time...force than usual. This could be greater than normal to stop . J39L(02MY).book Page 4 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 5. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold (up without operating the accelerator. • Whether cold or warm,...
... brakes for long distances is dangerous. This will be depleted if you pump the brake. Brake System M Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use of the accelerator. 5-4 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F Braking will require more than 10 seconds at a time...force than usual. This could be greater than normal to stop . J39L(02MY).book Page 4 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 5. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold (up without operating the accelerator. • Whether cold or warm,...
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.... If the ABS warning light stays on the road surface). Should this occurs, your brakes will build up , the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake. WARNING ABS: The ABS cannot compensate for example) which usually have an accident. J39L(02MY).book Page... 7 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of surface layer when the wheels skid....
.... If the ABS warning light stays on the road surface). Should this occurs, your brakes will build up , the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake. WARNING ABS: The ABS cannot compensate for example) which usually have an accident. J39L(02MY).book Page... 7 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of surface layer when the wheels skid....
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... stop before shifting to hold in the ACC or ON position). J39L(02MY).book Page 9 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls Lock-release button To prevent unsafe shifting Overdrive button For gear selection with either a three-speed or four-speed transaxle CAUTION •...
... stop before shifting to hold in the ACC or ON position). J39L(02MY).book Page 9 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls Lock-release button To prevent unsafe shifting Overdrive button For gear selection with either a three-speed or four-speed transaxle CAUTION •...
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...or P into a driving gear or reverse when the engine is done, the vehicle could move suddenly, causing an accident or serious injury. The vehicle will automatically shift through a 4-gear sequence. 2 (Second) The 2 position is dangerous. To hold the vehicle is helpful when driving in the 1 position. R...driving gear when the engine is the normal driving position. J39L(02MY).book Page 10 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Transaxle Ranges The shift lever must be at a complete stop , the transaxle will roll freely even on the slightest...
...or P into a driving gear or reverse when the engine is done, the vehicle could move suddenly, causing an accident or serious injury. The vehicle will automatically shift through a 4-gear sequence. 2 (Second) The 2 position is dangerous. To hold the vehicle is helpful when driving in the 1 position. R...driving gear when the engine is the normal driving position. J39L(02MY).book Page 10 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Transaxle Ranges The shift lever must be at a complete stop , the transaxle will roll freely even on the slightest...
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...less shifting, don't use it on, push the button again. Start the engine. 3. NOTE M Overdrive Overdrive operation In D, the transaxle automatically shifts to overdrive, which prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is in the off the overdrive, push the button. To turn ...a three-gear sequence in P. J39L(02MY).book Page 11 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Shift-Lock System For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a shift-lock, which improves fuel economy and reduces noise. Overdrive button And for a smoother ride with...
...less shifting, don't use it on, push the button again. Start the engine. 3. NOTE M Overdrive Overdrive operation In D, the transaxle automatically shifts to overdrive, which prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is in the off the overdrive, push the button. To turn ...a three-gear sequence in P. J39L(02MY).book Page 11 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Shift-Lock System For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a shift-lock, which improves fuel economy and reduces noise. Overdrive button And for a smoother ride with...